Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: CODEINE AND CALCIUM IODIDE SYRUP (KO-deen/KAL-see-um EYE-oh-dyed)

BRAND NAME(S): Calcidrine

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used for relief of cough symptoms and as an expectorant (to loosen phlegm).

HOW TO USE: Take as directed. Do not increase your dose or take more often than directed. Take with plenty of water after a meal or snack, as this will loosen and help remove lung secretions.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation may occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. Very unlikely, but report: metallic taste, sore or swollen mouth, skin rash, itching, shallow or difficult breathing, fever, hand or foot swelling, joint aches, easy bruising, rapid pulse, heat intolerance, eye irritation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have: allergies (especially allergies to drugs, shellfish, iodine), iodism, thyroid disease, blood vessel disease, lung disease, liver problems, a drug dependency. This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medication. The medications in this product are excreted into human milk. Discuss the risks and benefits of breast-feeding with your doctor. Prolonged use or excessive dosages of iodine may lead to serious thyroid problems. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Because of the possible drowsiness and dizziness effects, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness and limit alcohol intake, since alcohol can intensify these effects.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may take, especially of: lithium, antithyroid drugs (e.g., propylthiouracil-PTU), anesthetic barbiturates (e.g., thiopental), barbiturates (e.g., primidone, phenobarbital), sleeping medication, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety medicine (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medications, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine), cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.